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Adrenal Gland Disorders

Adrenal gland disorders arise when the adrenal glands do not work properly. Adrenals may produce too much hormones or too little hormones.

Nature's Rhythms in Medicine Proves as Breakthrough for Adrenal Patients

Nature's Rhythms in Medicine Proves as Breakthrough for Adrenal Patients

Pioneering hormone replacement therapy aligning with natural hormone rhythms proves effective in alleviating symptoms of adrenal conditions.

A Ray of Hope: Adrenal Hyperplasia may Get a Cure Soon

A Ray of Hope: Adrenal Hyperplasia may Get a Cure Soon

Scientists have developed the first humanized mouse model for a rare hereditary condition.

Simple Urine Test may Significantly Improve Adrenal Cancer Detection

Simple Urine Test may Significantly Improve Adrenal Cancer Detection

Simple urine tests with routine imaging could speed up adrenal cancer diagnosis, improve the patient's prognosis, decrease the need for invasive diagnostic procedures, report a new study.

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Chronic Use of Corticosteroids Increases Adrenal Gland Inflammation

Chronic Use of Corticosteroids Increases Adrenal Gland Inflammation

New research by academics at the University of Bristol has found evidence that prolonged treatment of synthetic corticosteroid drugs increases adrenal gland inflammation.

Why Women are More Likely to Develop Adrenal Cancer?

Why Women are More Likely to Develop Adrenal Cancer?

Stem cell differences were found to explain why women are more likely to develop adrenal cancer, said researchers.

Link Between Heart Defects from Birth and Adult Adrenal Cancer Found

Link Between Heart Defects from Birth and Adult Adrenal Cancer Found

Link between congenital cardiac malformation and adult adrenal cancer has been found by a research team who discovered a genetic mutation that explains why adults with severe congenital heart defects are at dramatically high risk for adrenal gland cancer.

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Developing an Artificial Adrenal Gland for New Treatment Methods

Developing an Artificial Adrenal Gland for New Treatment Methods

First step in generating an artificial adrenal gland was taken. Cells from urine were used that aid in developing new treatments for adrenal gland disorders.

New Model Developed Predicts Adrenal Responses to Stress

New Model Developed Predicts Adrenal Responses to Stress

The new model developed helps to know whether adrenal glands secrete glucocorticoids under brain's supervision or plays a role in governing the level of hormones by itself.

New Mutations and Drug Targets in Rare Adrenal Tumors

New Mutations and Drug Targets in Rare Adrenal Tumors

Paraganglioma (PGLs) and pheochromocytoma (PCCs) are found in about two out of every million people each year.

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Non-Functional Adrenal Tumors Associated With Diabetes

Non-Functional Adrenal Tumors Associated With Diabetes

Once you have an adrenal tumor, regardless of its functionality, you should consider recognizing it as a potential risk factor for diabetes.

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Pheochromocytoma

Pheochromocytoma

Pheochromocytoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal glands that secretes the catecholamines, adrenaline and noradrenaline. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of adrenal gland tumor are explained in detail.

Adreno Cortical Carcinoma

Adreno Cortical Carcinoma

Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer that affects the outer cortex layer of the adrenals situated atop the kidneys.

Adrenal Gland Hormone Linked to Brain Hypertension

Adrenal Gland Hormone Linked to Brain Hypertension

A hormone already responsible for increasing blood pressure by prompting the kidneys to retain salt is a major stimulator of the brain centers that control the vascular system and blood pressure

Research Says Ultrasound Measurement of Fetal Adrenal Gland a Better Predictor of Preterm Birth

Research Says Ultrasound Measurement of Fetal Adrenal Gland a Better Predictor of Preterm Birth

Measuring the fetal zone of the adrenal gland is a better predictor of pre-term birth than measuring cervical length

Adrenalectomy - Surgical Procedure

Adrenalectomy - Surgical Procedure

Adrenalectomy is a surgery that involves removing either one or both the adrenal glands.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), also known as adreno-genital syndrome, is an inherited genetic condition that affects the adrenal glands. CAH is caused by deficiency of enzymes needed for steroid hormone synthesis.

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